Preston L. Hicks
The Law Firm of

Preston L. Hicks, P.C.


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DIVORCE/FAMILY LAW

Family Law / Divorce

We help our clients with a full range of Family Law issues. We will provide you with proactive representation to help you reach a fair settlement and an efficient ways to help you reduce legal costs.

Adoption

Our firm knows what it takes to navigate the adoption process quickly and efficiently and can help you bring your new family together with minimum delay.  It is undisputed, divorce often has emotional implications on the family.

Divorce/Dissolution of Marriage.

As your legal representative, our firm has the experience and creativity to understand the difficulties that arise and the flexibility to help you discover new ways to cope during this stressful time.

It is undisputed that divorce often has emotional implications on the entire family. Financial implications can be almost as daunting Financial implications can be almost as daunting. We will provide you with proactive representation to help you reach a fair settlement and an efficient ways to help you reduce legal costs.

In Alabama, there is both NO FAULT and FAULT.  There is both UNCONTESTED (usually the least expensive) and CONTESTED (the contested areas tend to increase fees). Uncontested means the parties are ABLE TO AGREE on virtually all terms on the different areas involved.  Uncontested means the parties are UNABLE TO AGREE on related matters such as property division, child custody, visitation, alimony, maintenance or any other issue.

Alimony / Maintenance

As with other aspects of a divorce settlement, calculating amounts and determining if alimony is appropriate can be confusing. We have the experience dealing with alimony as part of the dissolution agreement.

Property Division

Because we have extensive experience with divorce, they have also dealt with many levels of property division.

Child Support

Generally, Child Support is set in Alabama under Alabama Rules of Judicial Administration Rule 32.  This includes the GROSS income of the parties, child care, health insurance which is required and can include other factors.  We will discuss the initial calculation from your first consult interview and will refine as the case proceeds.

Custody & Visitation

We are knowledgeable as to the state standards and sensitive to the concerns of both adults and children.

Paternity

Our firm has access to the resources to help establish paternity or to set the record straight when paternity has been incorrectly asserted.

Prenuptial Agreements

Our firm is experienced in preparing prenuptial agreements and can draft the right document for any client, regardless of their pre-marital assets.

Protective Orders / Restraining Orders

We have assisted clients who have been victims of domestic violence to obtain a protective order needed to ensure their safety.

Personal Injury

Our firm represents individuals and the families of individuals who have been seriously injured or killed as a result of the negligent or wrongful conduct of others in car accidents, from medical malpractice and because of dangerous or defective products.

Criminal Defense

Our firm has extensive experience defending the rights of people arrested and accused of criminal offenses at every stage of the case starting with the arrest. From the time you retain us as your legal representative, we begin preparing for trial. We experience dealing with arraignments, discovery, and preliminary hearings. We are also skilled negotiators who will plea-bargain if it is in your best interest and after we obtain your informed consent. But, we are always prepared to go to trial and vigorously defend you when that is in your best interest.

 CALL I-800-DIVORCE or

 (251) 943-7266

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